Comparison of Sensitivity of HbA1c with Fasting Blood Glucose for Diagnosing Prediabetes in Chinese Americans

Andrew Wang, Qiuhu Shi, John C He and Jaime Uribarri
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Andrew Wang: Department of Endocrinology, Fortis and Peerless Hospital, India
Qiuhu Shi: New York Medical College, USA
John C He: Department of Medicine, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, USA
Jaime Uribarri: Department of Medicine, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, USA

Current Research in Diabetes & Obesity Journal, 2017, vol. 5, issue 1, 14-17

Abstract: Background: Background: In 2010 The American Diabetes Association (ADA) recommended HbA1c as an alternative to fasting blood glucose (FBG) as a screening test when diagnosing prediabetes, but little is known about sensitivity of HbA1c and fasting glucose for diagnosing prediabetes in Chinese Americans in primary care setting.

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Date: 2017
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DOI: 10.19080/CRDOJ.2017.05.555653

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